Overview
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Business Studies (5M2102)
Event Management is a growing and exciting industry worldwide. In this one-year innovative course, you will acquire practical and theoretical skills enabling you to participate in and to coordinate an event from inception to completion. The course has a very practical focus where students gain hands-on experience in event management preparing them for employment and/or further studies.
Stillorgan College is unique in offering this multi-disciplined course. Students are taught by staff with industry backgrounds in business, marketing, media and design.
As well as event-specific subjects such as Event Production, students will gain a business award covering Digital Marketing, PR, Desktop Publishing, Digital Presentations, Personal and Professional Development.
Erasmus+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
Entry Requirements
The course is targeted at students who have an interest in this industry sector, are capable of demonstrating their ability to work as part of a team and are willing to become involved in planning and participating in events during the college year. Students will be interviewed as part of the application process.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses, including:
- Event Management - TUD (TU954)
- Tourism and Digital Marketing – TUD (TU953)
- Business - TUD (TU932)
- Arts Management – IADT (DL822)
- Business - Applied Entrepreneurship - IADT (DL701)
- Marketing, Innovation and Technology - DCU (DC240)
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Course content
- Event Management Principles & Practices
- Hands-On approach to Event Production
- Marketing & PR Techniques
- Overview of Web Design
- Desktop Publishing Methods
- Digital Marketing
- Business Administration Skills
- Safety & Health Best Practice
- Communication Methods
- Customer Relations
- Opportunity for Work Experience
Course Cost
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.
In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.